The Invite welcomes heterosexual polyamory into cinemas. It’s about time
The new sex comedy 'The Invite,' featuring Olivia Wilde, is garnering critical acclaim for its depiction of heterosexual polyamory.
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The film 'The Invite' has entered cinemas as a sex comedy centered on a tense dinner party and heterosexual polyamory. According to Forbes, the movie currently holds a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Coverage from The Times and AZ Family describes the film as dazzling and hilariously tense, with The Times specifically noting Olivia Wilde's award-worthy performance. The Guardian highlights the film's representation of polyamory in cinema.
IndieWire reports that the ending of the film was still being finalized during the final days of shooting. Future developments include the potential for award recognition for Wilde.
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Quick answers
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for 'The Invite'?
According to Forbes, the movie has a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Who stars in the movie?
The Times identifies Olivia Wilde as a lead performer in the film.
How was the ending of the film handled?
IndieWire reports that the ending was still being worked out during the final days of shooting.
Coverage (7)
- Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton open up about love, trust and 'The Invite' USA Today · 7h ago
- "The Invite" debunks heteronormativity Salon.com · 7h ago
- The Best New Movie Of 2026 Has A 95% Rotten Tomatoes Score Forbes · 7h ago
- ‘The Invite’ Ending Was Still Being Worked Out During the Final Days of Shooting IndieWire · 7h ago
- The Invite review — Olivia Wilde is award-worthy in her dazzling sex comedy The Times · 7h ago
- ‘The Invite’ Review: A hilariously tense dinner party you won’t be able to look away from AZ Family · 7h ago
- The Invite welcomes heterosexual polyamory into cinemas. It’s about time The Guardian · 7h ago
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